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New from Powerhobby is a 1/5 1512MG Aluminum Waterproof High Speed/Torque Brushless Servo. All you large scale owners out there already know, that in 5th scale, you need a beast of a servo, and the 1512MG was designed just for you. With huge steel gears, a burly brushless motor, and a beefy aluminum case, the 1512MG is the perfect upgrade [...]
New from the MIP crew are 4.0mm & 5.0mm Speed Tips. Some of you already know that a good 4.0 (#9214S) and 5.0 (#9215S) hex wrench will get a lot of use while wrenching on 5th scale/large scale trucks. Now the MIP crew is offering their beefy 4.0 and 5.0 in a Gen 2 version. Check out these highlights- * Easy [...]
Just announced by Kraken RC is the 1/5 3RD Gen VEKTA.5 Founders Edition ARTR. This giant beast of an rc car comes with massive gasoline power and was designed for serious durability. Here are the highlights- * “Transmission X” crafted from T7075 billet aluminum * Direct-drive spur gear * MAXXIS V2 Trepadors tires * Enhanced tire compound for superior durability * Lighter inner foams for [...]
Over at Kraken RC they have announced that they are getting ready to do some re-releases. Vehicles like the KV5TTE 12S Brushless SCT and the VEKTA.5E Ultra 2 are now available for pre-order with a scheduled delivery date of October/November. Both of these giant off-road machines are quite scale realistic, while also being designed for serious durability. You can use [...]
The good folks over at Redcat Racing have just announced the mighty 1/5th Vigilante 8S RTR Brushless Monster Truck. This large scaled beast comes with huge monster truck tires, as well as a massive 8S brushless power system. Check out these highlights- * Massive 4985 1250KV brushless motor * 160 amp electronic speed controller * 4-wheel independent suspension * Beefy 24mm oil-filled coil-over shocks * [...]
Now available for pre-order is the Kraken 1/5 KV5TTE Ultra Desert Trophy Truck Kit. This beast of a trophy truck is supersized, for super fun. With a 12S capable brushless ESC, and huge amounts of suspension travel, the KV5TTE Ultra is designed to be king of your local bash spot. Check out these highlights- * World’s first true-scale production of a [...]
Just announced for pre-order over at Primal RC is the giant 1/5th scaled Dodge Challenger 2WD RTR. This gasoline powered monster has been nicely scaled from the full sized original and comes with a massive gasoline engine under the hood. Here are the highlights- * Choose from 5 colors, 4 hood styles, and 2 sets of decals * Choose between gas engine, [...]
New from ARRMA is the 1/5th scaled OUTCAST 8S BLX EXB Brushless Stunt Truck RTR. This beast-sized stunt truck has massive 8S brushless power and is designed for hardcore bashing. Check out these highlights- * Now includes the extreme strength of EXB parts * Beefed-up Spektrum 8S LiPo-capable brushless system * Engineered tough with EXtreme Bash 7075-T6 aluminum parts * Bigger, tougher shocks, linkages, [...]
New from the good folks at ARRMA is the beastly 1/5 Kraton 8S BLX EXB Brushless Monster Truck RTR. This large scale beast comes with massive 8S brushless power and an aggressive EXB color scheme. Here are more highlights- * Includes EXtreme Bash 7075-T6 aluminum parts * Bigger, tougher shocks, linkages, turnbuckles, and more * Aggressive new EXB matte/gloss color scheme * Updated 8S [...]
Just announced by Kraken RC is the 1/5th scaled VEKTA.5E Ultra. Available as a roller or as an ARTR, the new VEKTA.5E Ultra was designed for extreme performance. Check out these highlights- * New transmission design with easy gearing access * Currie F9-inspired V3 rear solid axle * Paddle straight shafts (pinless) for direct engagement and power * Large capacity battery plate with 10 [...]
Over at Primal RC they are showing off their Collector’s Edition 1/5 Grave Digger Monster Truck RTR V3. This giant monster truck weighs in at 80 pounds and features a slew of upgrades over the previous model. With only a few of the collectors editions left, now is the time to get one before they are all sold out. Check [...]
Now shipping from Spektrum is the S6510 1/5 High Torque Servo. The S6510 was designed to be a replacement servo for rigs like the 1/6 SCX6, 1/5 Kraton, and 1/6 Super Baja Rey. Check out these highlights- * Designed for racing, bashing, or crawling * Engineered with the finest components and the latest servo technology * High Torque – 820oz-in @ 8.4V * Ideal [...]
Now available for pre-order from Duratrax are 1/5 Warthog 5.7″ Pre-Mounted Monster Truck Tires. These beastly pre-mounts are sized to fit trucks like the Traxxas X-Maxx and ARRMA 8S Kraton. Here are the highlights- * All terrain tires ready for dirt, grass, gravel, or pavement * Pre-mounted on black Ripper wheels with removable hex * Ripper wheels are compatible with the Duratrax Clip-Lock [...]
Coming soon to a hobby shop near you is the new 1/5 Pre-Cut 1956 Ford F-100 Clear Body from the good folks at Pro-Line. Sized to fit trucks like the 8S ARRMA Kraton, this vintage Ford F-100 is sure to turn heads. Check out these highlights- * Retro classic styling * Custom hot-rod style extended cab * Aggressive fender flares * Iconic old-school chrome [...]
New over at Kraken RC is the 1/5 VESLA.5 in Brushless or Gasoline Versions. This very trick Class 1 looking rig comes with high performance suspension and was designed for serious durability. Check out these highlights- * Fully interchangeable from Gas to Electric * Electric comes with 200A ESC & 780kV brushless motor * Gasoline comes with new 32cc 2 stroke engine * New [...]
